Ferntree Gully at a glance
28,311
People
$884,000
Median sale
$576/wk
Median rent
3.39%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 39 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Ferntree Gully › Forest Rd
$800,000–$880,000
For sale
Asking range
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
975 m²
Land
Districts View
No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.
No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.
Each line above is labelled. A fact is quoted from the named source, with its date. A calculation is worked out by Districts from those facts — you can check the arithmetic. An interpretation is Districts' opinion of what the evidence means, not a fact, a valuation, or advice. Anything we haven't retrieved yet is marked as missing rather than treated as a pass.
Price evidence
Asking
$800,000–$880,000
Asking range · $821/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
Ferntree Gully at a glance
28,311
People
$884,000
Median sale
$576/wk
Median rent
3.39%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 39 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Ferntree Gully
-9.5%
Median sale
Suburb $884,000
+0.35 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.39%
Suburb median $884,000 from 39 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.
$48,746 on top of the price (6.1% extra)
Estimates only, at standard investor rates — no first-home or owner-occupier concessions applied. Not included: lenders mortgage insurance (usually applies when borrowing more than 80% of the price), loan application and settlement fees from your lender, the foreign-purchaser duty surcharge, and building insurance — in Queensland the property is at your risk from the first business day after signing, not from settlement. Verify with your conveyancer.
Stamp duty and transfer fees: Victoria schedules from 2026-07-01. Ongoing council rates and land tax are not included.
Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.
Pre-filled with Ferntree Gully's advertised median rent — not a rent for this listing.
Gross yield is weekly rent × 52 ÷ price. Net yield subtracts operating expenses. Cashflow then subtracts interest-only interest on price × LVR. Tax, vacancies, and principal repayments are not included.
Planning
Planning data is being calculated
Data unavailable
Source
Planning facts are copied from official government GIS where available. Where an official property PDF exists (VicPlan, PlanBuild), Districts stores and serves that original document. Neither is a planning certificate, survey, or advice.
Site
Terrain has not been calculated for this property yet.
Slope is calculated on a projected metric grid from a public DEM clip of the official parcel. This is not a survey, engineering, or insurance assessment.
Flood exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Heritage listing has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Records
Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.
Capital growth
VICPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet. A suburb median or growth rate is not a reason this particular lot would outperform. Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” Victoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $576/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms.
Current comparable rental listings within 400 m of this lot are not loaded. Victoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown. Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded. Suburb vacancy or leased-tape days are not this property’s competition.
Gross yield if leased at the suburb aggregate is 3.7%. The yield that matters is the one on achieved rent, which has not been inferred for this address. Net yield (land tax, rates, insurance, vacancy) is not loaded. Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.
Verdict
Districts view
Not enough official evidence yet to underwrite this as an investment.
Detail
The same ten questions apply to every property. Missing flood, nearby DAs, achieved rents, or lot geometry is unknown — not “no.”
Do not treat a suburb median, an advertised yield, or a listing score as the case for this lot.
The evidence loaded so far isn't enough on its own to change a buy, offer, or walk-away decision for this property.
Evidence
Districts asks the same ten questions of every property. If one shows as unknown, that data isn't published for this state or hasn't been loaded yet — the question stays visible so you can see exactly what's missing.
1 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
UnknownPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.
Nearby development pipeline
UnknownVictoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown.
Honest achievable rent
KnownlowThis is not “bond data says this address leases for $X.” The comparable figure is a suburb advertised/median rent, not this property. Official bond files (postcode or suburb × type × bedrooms) are not loaded yet.
Rental supply pressure
UnknownSupply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.
Why is this cheap?
UnknownThe constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.
Lot-level flood
UnknownOfficial flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”
Catalyst exposure
UnknownFunded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
This lot's DA history
UnknownDevelopment applications have not been queried for this parcel.
Statutory land value versus ask
UnknownStatutory land value is not available as free bulk data in this jurisdiction. Do not fake it with a suburb median.
Net yield / holding costs
UnknownNet yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.
Area
Ferntree Gully at a glance
28,311
People
$884,000
Median sale
$576/wk
Median rent
3.39%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 39 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Stockdale & Leggo Ferntree GullyWelcome to 61 Forest Road, Ferntree Gully - Positioned on a generous allotment in the heart of Ferntree Gully, this recently renovated and extended three-bedroom home delivers an exceptional lifestyle opportunity for families, gardeners, hobbyists, and those seeking valuable work-from-home flexibility.
Surrounded by established gardens and magnificent oak trees, the home welcomes you with warmth and character from the moment you arrive. A spacious entry leads through to the comfortable accommodation wing, comprising three well-proportioned bedrooms serviced by a centrally located bathroom.
At the heart of the home, the updated kitchen overlooks the adjoining meals area, creating a practical and inviting space for everyday living. Flowing through from here, the expansive living room provides plenty of room for the family to gather, complete with a cozy gas fireplace and split system heating and cooling for year-round comfort.
Adding to the home's versatility is a dedicated home office and study nook, ideal for those working remotely, running a home business, or simply requiring additional space for study and organization.
Step outside and discover a property that truly embraces outdoor living. The covered pergola and elevated deck provide the perfect setting for entertaining family and friends, while the expansive backyard offers endless room for children and pets to play. Garden enthusiasts will appreciate the established landscape and mature oak trees that create a peaceful and private setting.
For tradies, hobbyists, or those needing additional storage, the substantial workshop at the rear of the property is a standout feature, complemented by a storage shed, carport, and ample off-street parking for multiple vehicles, trailers, or recreational equipment.
With environmentally friendly features, excellent outdoor space, and convenient access to public transport with a bus stop located directly out the front, this is a home that combines lifestyle, functionality, and future potential.
Featuring:
- Recently renovated and extended home
- Split system heating and cooling
- Gas fireplace
- Evaporative cooling
- Covered pergola and entertaining area
- Solar panels and Battery
- Double glazed windows
- Established gardens and mature oak trees
- Environmentally friendly features
- Substantial rear workshop/shed
- Ample off-street parking
- Bus stop conveniently located at the front of the property
Perfectly positioned in a convenient pocket of Ferntree Gully, this home is just moments from Mountain Gate Shopping Centre, Ferntree Plaza, local cafés, quality schools, public transport, and recreational reserves. With Westfield Knox, EastLink, walking trails, and the picturesque Dandenong Ranges all within easy reach, you'll enjoy the perfect balance of everyday convenience and lifestyle appeal.
Listing description written by Janine Rule, Stockdale & Leggo Ferntree Gully — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.